Just Tell Me You Love Me (Book 1 in the Just Series) *under editing*

Chapter 29

Arabella

God, I can't believe it. Massimo just gave me my own child care and education centre.

I'm so happy. I never thought I could be this happy. One of my dreams just came true.

He showed me around. There's 3 classrooms, a playroom, a library, a kitchen, and a gym. I told him, that it was perfect and it was more than I ever imagined. I couldn't wait to start running it. Massimo told me, that I could be as involved as I want, and that he wouldn't stop me from fulfilling my dreams. He also told me that, it would be perfect for Lia to start out at the centre too before she begins school.

I couldn't be happier. I was getting married to the man I love, and I have a daughter, who I love with all my heart, and now, my dream of having my own child care and education centre just came true.

I feel like bursting with happiness.

"Do you really like the place? You can always make some changes," Massimo said beside me.

"Are you kidding me? It's perfect! I love it. I can't thank you enough. And the name. How did you know, it's the name I wanted for my centre?" I asked.

"Well I may have had some help..." He led on.

I laughed. "It's Al, isn't it?"

He nodded. "Yeah, I told her about my plans. Then it became awkward cause she started crying."

I slapped him lightly on his chest. "Be nice. She's pregnant," I said.

He chuckled. "I can't wait to get you barefoot and pregnant," he whispered in my ear.

I elbowed him lightly. "You're terrible," I said, while chuckling.

"I'm serious. I want more kids," he said.

I sighed dreamily. "Me too. Being an only child has its moments, but it would have been great to have had siblings," I said.

"How many do you want?" He asked.

"Well at least 3 more," I said.

"That's not going to work for me," he said, causing me to look at him with shock and question. I felt a stab of disappointment. I guess he doesn't want that many kids. I guess more for him is... 2 kids?

"I want at least 6," he said.

What? Okay totally not what I expected. My eyes grew wide. "Are you kidding me? 6?" I squeaked.

"No joke babe. 6," he said.

"I am not popping out 6 kids Massimo," I said in horror. Shaking my head. "Unless you're the one giving birth," I added.

He laughed. "We're going to have 6 more," he said arrogantly.

"EJ, we are not having 6 more kids. That's too much pregnant," I said.

"I like too much pregnant," he said, waggling his eyebrows.

I laughed. "You seriously want 6 more?" I asked.

"Yup, at least 6. More is always better," he nodded seriously.

"More than 6?" I squeaked again.

"Yes," he nodded.

"You're crazy. I can barely comprehend giving birth to 6 but you want more than 6?" I asked in disbelief.

"I thought you liked kids?" He asked.

"I do honey, but..." The look on his face stopped me.

God he looks so sexy and adorable and handsome. God how can I say no to that face. Besides he's right. I do love kids, and having a lot of kids would definitely be a lot of work, but now that I think about it, I don't mind at all. In fact, I'd love to give Massimo as many kids as God will bless us with. But that doesn't mean I can't tease him and make him work hard in convincing me...